It’s only been in recent years that I’ve developed an appreciation for carrot cake. It was never something I would think of ordering when I was out and I only remember making it at home on a few occasions. But my niece has really turned me on to the beauty of a great carrot cake. […]
This cake was recently featured in an episode of Bill Granger’s new program that’s based in London and primarily around the Notting Hill area, which is where he now calls home. I must say I love all the scenes shot in and around Notting Hill. We lived near Notting Hill for about four years and […]
My sister has recently started baking something sweet once a week to put in her children’s lunch box. Whilst it’s nice to provide a sweet treat it can be a struggle to find something wholesome. Home baking means that you can provide the occasional treat and have the peace of mind of knowing exactly what’s gone into […]
Donna Hay says that of all the desserts she makes this is the one that’s most requested by her friends, and I think if you were one of Donna’s friends there would be quite an array to choose from so that’s high praise indeed. Looking at the final product, and tasting it, one would think […]
We’ve all had banana cake and most of us have had a go at making it too. Whilst it’s delicious and moist it does’t really hold too many surprises, and as far as cakes go it’s normally relegated to being a mid morning or afternoon snack. But this version turns up the volume and transforms […]
If you’ve ever read Roald Dahl’s book Matilda, or seen the movie, you’ll know that Bruce Bogtrotter is the little boy that dared to steal a sliver of chocolate cake from his evil headmistress’s tea tray. As punishment he was forced to eat the entire enormous cake in front of the whole school assembly. I’m […]
This cake is what they refer to in America as a coffee cake. Not because it contains any coffee but because it’s the perfect type of cake to have with a cuppa – similar to what the Brits call tea cakes. It’s moist, light, sweet and just perfect for morning or afternoon tea. I made […]
A couple of weeks ago it was my niece’s birthday and she requested either a coconut cake or a coconut cream pie as her birthday cake – too many episodes of Gilligan’s Island I think! I dismissed the idea of a coconut cream pie although that does sound rather delish and opted for the coconut […]
This recipe is a little spin on the traditional tarte tatin and comes courtesy of the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten. Instead of shortcrust pastry being used to cover the caramelised fruit, in this case plums, a small amount of cake batter is made – literally just enough to spread over the top of the fruit […]
Mustard With Mutton 